Family Adventures in Japan
Independent Tour
Japan is a great place for families, and this tour has an emphasis on inclusions for children of all ages. You will explore the main cities and sights with private guides, and family adventures include cycling tours and theme parks such as Disneyland, Studio Ghibli Park, Manga Museum and Universal Studios. Family fun is blended with history and culture on this tour.
Your Itinerary
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Day 15
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Day 15
Day 1 : Tokyo
On arrival in Tokyo, you will be transferred by private vehicle to your hotel, check in for your 4-night stay.
Day 2 : Tokyo
Enjoy a 4-hour private tour of Tokyo’s main highlights with an English-speaking guide. Begin your day with a visit to the Asakusa District once an entertainment district in the Edo era, but now home to charming shops and restaurants and the oldest temple in the city, Sensoji. You will also visit Meiji Shrine, one of the most famous Shinto shrines and then to Shibuya, one of the most famous shopping locations in Tokyo.
Day 3 : Tokyo
The day is free until late afternoon. At approx. 5.30pm meet your guide for an evening to experience Tokyo’s local eateries. Your first stop at Monzen Nakacho station, where you’ll find Tatsumi Shindo, a street that’s a slice of Tokyo in the olden days. Next to Yurakucho, where underneath the train overpasses lie an abundance of street-side eateries. Take in the bustle as you sit amongst friendly locals and taste some mouthwatering foods. At the end of the tour, your guide can either return you to your hotel or you can explore further with the recommendations of your guide.
Day 4 : Tokyo
Today you will enjoy a magical day at Disneyland Tokyo, 1 day admission tickets are included.
Day 5 : Nagano
Meet your guide for your full day tour to explore mystical Miyajima Island, with the UNESCO World Heritage Itsukushima 'floating' shrine and giant torii gate in the water. Take the cable car up to Mount Misen at the centre of the island for majestic views back over the Seto Inland Sea towards Hiroshima. Hiroshima Streetcar passes are also included.
Day 6 : Studio Ghibli Park
Tickets are included today for Studio Ghibli Park, a theme park, dedicated to the films of Studio Ghibli. Opened in November 2022, the park is built within the grounds of the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park.
Day 7 : Takayama
Your next train journey brings you to Takamatsu, famous for gardens, castles, udon, islands, port, history, art, festivals, mountains and culture. Check in for a 2-night stay.
Day 8 : Naoshima and Takamatsu
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, with a cycling tour of Hida-Furukawa. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will show you around in a way that only a local can. You will meet locals and learn about the culture and spirit of rural Japan. Hida-Furukawa is small mountain town well preserved, with charming canal-lined streets and traditional white-walled buildings. Japan is a nation of cyclists and this is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in local life.
Day 9 : Kanazawa
Get a glimpse of Japan’s traditional and rural side on a full-day tour. Depart from Takayama and travel to Inami by private car. Inami is Japan’s woodcarving capital, home to over 120 workshops and 300 craftsmen, a great destination to witness their traditional crafts. Visit Zuisenji Temple regarded as the birthplace of the Inami woodcarving tradition. Take in the intricately carved decorations before joining the guild and getting hands-on in a woodcarving workshop. Next visit Ainokura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is a quaint village surrounded by a spectacular mountain scenery. Take a stroll through the charming countryside village, capturing the awe-inspiring views along the way, and stop by a folk museum to learn about the iconic architecture style.
Day 10 : Kanazawa
A ½ day private your will showcase Kanazawa’s longstanding connection to Japan’s iconic warriors, the samurai. Meet your guide and transfer on the loop bus to Kanazawa Castle Park, an architectural relic of the age of samurai. Continue your guided wander as you approach Nagamachi Samurai District. Preserved as the former residential area of the city’s illustrious samurai, it’s full of winding lanes, title topped roofs and several former homes of samurai that you can enter. Visit the Nomura Samurai House, a historic home and garden that’s perfectly preserved.
Day 11 : Kyoto
Your next train journey brings you to Kyoto for a 3-night stay. Included today is admission to the Kyoto International Manga Museum. Materials preserved in the museum's collection consist of approximately 300,000 manga items.
Day 12 : Kyoto
Discover a different side to Kyoto on a 3-hour bicycle adventure of the city. Starting at the cycling terminal near Kyoto, your local guide will showcase the captivating history and cultural heritage of the former Japanese capital. Cycle the hidden backstreets and winding alleyways of this atmospheric town and pedal through 2 renowned geisha districts, Miyagawacho and Gion. Cycle along the Shirakawa River past beautiful wooden houses and willow trees, before taking a trip through the spacious Kyoto Imperial Palace Park, home to two Imperial Palaces. End your tour back at the cycling terminal.
Day 13 : Kyoto and Nara
Enjoy a full day tour with a local guide today to Nara, Japan’s first capital. See the many sights including Todaiji Temple, the world’s largest wooden building and the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue enveloped in a golden halo. Visit Nara's most celebrated shrine, Kasuga Taisha. Before returning to Kyoto, take a wander through Nara Park, one of the oldest parks in Japan where over a 1,000 tamed yet wild deer freely roam its grounds.
Day 14 : Osaka
Board your final bullet train today for the short journey to Osaka. Included today are 1-day admission tickets to Universal Studios Japan.
Day 15 : Osaka
The day is free to explore. Late afternoon meet a local guide for a night tour of the best spots for local food. The tour is a mix of street food, standing bar, sit-down Izakaya, and delicious wagyu beef grill.
Day 15 : Departure
Your package ends with the check out from your hotel and a private transfer to the airport.
